Laboratory Manager - Analytical; QC

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Mount Pleasant (SC); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Top Echelon Software, LLC. seeks a seasoned QC Laboratory Lead to head a 24/7 testing team in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will direct laboratory operations, ensure analytical testing quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in close collaboration with Production and Operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of ISO 9001, robust data integrity practices, and experience with ERP/LIMS systems to support product quality and customer satisfaction.

Competenze

• BS or MS in Chemistry required with 5+ years in analytical/QC labs.
• 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership and CI skills.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems/regulatory compliance.
• Experience with LIMS and ERP systems (JD Edwards/Oracle).

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QC lab team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• Perform and interpret analytical testing using listed instruments.
• Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Review analytical data, authorize product releases, and maintain data integrity in ERP/LIMS.
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

Conoscenze

Laboratory Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Formazione

BS or MS in Chemistry

Strumenti

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

FT-IR

UV-Vis

NMR

Karl Fischer

Viscometer

Descrizione del lavoro

Great opportunity to Lead a QC Laboratory Team supporting a 24/7 specialty chemical manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for laboratory operations, analytical testing, quality systems, team development, and continuous improvement while partnering with Production and Operations to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• --- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Laboratory team while managing daily laboratory operations.
• --- Support 24/7 manufacturing by prioritizing workflow, allocating resources, and ensuring timely analytical results.
• --- Perform and interpret analytical testing using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, NMR, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• --- Oversee organic analytical and wet chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• --- Review analytical data, authorize product release, and maintain data integrity within ERP/LIMS systems.
• --- Lead root cause investigations, CAPA activities, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• --- Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, analytical methods, specifications, and ISO/QMS compliance.
• --- Manage laboratory resources, instrumentation, personnel training, and performance to support production goals

Qualifications:

• --- BS or MS Chemistry degree with 5+ years Analytical/ Quality Control Laboratory experience in chemical, pharma, food process manufacturing plants.
• --- Requires 3+ years of proven laboratory leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• --- Solid hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation and testing methods.
• --- Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, laboratory documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• --- Experience with LIMS, JD Edwards (Oracle), or similar laboratory/ERP systems